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PN53 AKJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

178,747 mi
Last recorded178,747 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 AKJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 178,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 173,894 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 173,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2020 168,459 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 168,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 8 May 2019 160,003 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 160,003 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlight not plugged in (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam plug disconnected (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 152,628 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 146,010 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 140,972 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 135,746 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2015 135,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 129,856 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 124,321 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 116,908 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 116,908 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2011 109,129 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 109,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 100,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2010 100,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2009 89,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,799 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 72,866 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 67,693 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 64,881 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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PN53 AKJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN53 AKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PN53 AKJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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